Techbargains Blog Post

It looks like November will be a showdown between e-readers, as Barnes & Noble confirmed that it will announce a new Nook Color on Monday, November 7. Rumors surrounding an updated version of the e-reader reached a fever pitch last week, and a press conference for the new device was finally confirmed by Gizmodo earlier today.

It's been almost a year since the Nook Color was updated, and the 7 inch tablet that runs a modified version of Android came with a store for books and magazines, as well as an email client, web browser and app support. However, the Nook Color became very popular with some consumers because it could easily be turned into a functional Android tablet for under $300.

Details about the new Nook Color haven't been revealed, although rumors have covered everything from a higher priced and technologically updated tablet to a basic hardware refresh with a low price. Similarly, it's unknown whether Barnes & Noble will be releasing the new Nook Color before the Kindle Fire, which will be released on November 15 for $200.